Obituaries

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James Fraser

James Fraser

Jun 9, 2017

Fraser James Robert (Bob). Peacefully on Friday June 9, 2017 in his 84th year. Born November 5, 1933 in Montreal, Bob was the loving husband of Ann (Bowie) for 61 years. Father to Ian (Antonia), Peter (Heather), Jake (Marie), Carol (Kelly), Catherine and Angus. Proud grandfather of Jordan (Jessie), Adam, Emily (Andrew), Christopher, Leandra, Stephanie (Travis), Peter (Sarah), Taylan,...

B. Merkley

B. Merkley

Jun 8, 2017

B. Peter Merkley

Retired Ontario Provincial Police Officer

October 21, 1947- June 8, 2017

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Beloved husband and best friend for 48 years to Karen (nee Johnson) Loving...

Roberta Shanks

Roberta Shanks

Jun 8, 2017

Roberta Jean Hudson

(nee Shanks)

Peacefully at Forest Hill Nursing Home on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at age 93. Pre-deceased by her husband John Robert and parents Robert and Agnes Shanks. Loving mother of Brian (Audrey) of Edmonton, Ross (Kathleen) of Ottawa, and Maureen (Nigel) of Bushey, Hertfordshire, UK. Grandmother to...

Andrew Higginbottom

Andrew Higginbottom

Jun 8, 2017

Andrew "Higgy" Higginbottom March 10, 1989 - June 8, 2017

Gone too soon, Andrew Higginbottom passed away suddenly on June 8, 2017. Andrew was a beloved son to Debbie, and Andrew and Tracey (Mamma T). He will be missed by his brother Chris and sisters Charline, Makayla and Sophie. Much beloved grandson of Nanners (Rachel)....

Fred Nicholas

Fred Nicholas

Jun 5, 2017

Peacefully in hospital on Monday, June 5, 2017 in his 76th year.

Beloved husband of Maureen Montgomery. Loving father of Pamela (Jason) Murray and Melissa Nicholas (Rob Racine). Proud Poppa of Gabriel, Noah, Marion, Kaleb and Emmaline. Special thanks to the Queensway-Carleton Hospital staff for the care and support given to Fred. Friends may call at ...

Bernard Lucas

Bernard Lucas

Jun 5, 2017

Peacefully with family by his side on Monday June 5, 2017 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Alice Lucas. Loving father of Maureen (Bill) Walsh, Stephen (Christina) and Alan (Lyn). Cherished grandfather of Mark (Kim), Ryan, Lindsay (Adrian), Benjamin, Nicholas, Keeghan and Owain. Proud great-grandfather of Mackenzie, Braedon, Carson, Payton, Alexa and Macy. He will be missed by...

William Becker

William Becker

Jun 5, 2017

Peacefully, at Marianhill in Pembroke, Ont. on June 5th, 2017, in his 95th year. Father of Shannon Dunfield (Tom). Grandfather to Allison, Melissa (Doug) and Lisa-Marie (Jason). Great grandfather to Dylan, Dayle, Daryn, Davey, and Maveric. Loving brother of Lucile. Predeceased by cherished wife, Jean, and sister Elaine. Survived by adopted daughter, Cheryl. Bill enjoyed two fulfilling careers, first...

Barbara Woodward

Barbara Woodward

Jun 4, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Beckett, (beloved wife of the late Bill Beckett), on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Cherished mother of Tom Beckett (Liz), Beverly Foubert (Fred) and Lisa Beckett. Loving grandmother of Craig (Marie), Amy (Lewis), Brock (Julie), Jenny (Colin), Billy (Steph), and Maggie (Phil). Great grandmother of Brandi, Emma, Heaven-Leigh,...

Dorothy Palombo

Dorothy Palombo

Jun 4, 2017

Dorothy passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side after a long battle with heart disease. Married 60 yrs to loving husband Howard Palombo, her gentle spirit and kind nurturing soul will be missed by Wayne & Nancy, children & grandchildren and her surviving Sister Shirley Quesnel. Visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman...

John Edge

John Edge

Jun 3, 2017

Edge John W. "Jack"

Peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in his 93 rd year. Beloved husband of the late Vivian (Pye). Loving father of Barry (Debbie), Judy Cameron (Alex), Janny Pell (Richard), Brian, and Robert (Fenella). Fondly remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Mary (Gardiner) and John Edge and brother of the...

Terrence Phillips

Terrence Phillips

Jun 3, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Terrence Ricardo Phillips on Saturday June 3, 2017 at the age of 43 years. He was the long-time love of Sopheap Thin. The couple has been together for 22 years. They have 3 children Keyshawn, Terrene and Ace Jordan. Son of Magnola Harris and Adrian Gibbons, step-son of Everston...

Lily Cameron

Lily Cameron

Jun 3, 2017

Our precious angel, Lily, went to her heavenly home on Saturday evening surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved daughter of Julia Dubois and Todd Cameron. Much loved sister of McKinley. Cherished granddaughter of Susan Craig and the late Norman Dubois and Terry Cameron and Katheryne Yuck. Dear niece of Craig Dubois. Great-granddaughter of Iola Craig and the...

Richard Neuman

Richard Neuman

Jun 2, 2017

At home on Friday, June 2, 2017 in his 47th year. Loving husband of Louise (née Romain) and proud Dad of Kyle. Beloved son of Cheryl (née Mielke) and the late Dennis. Dear brother of Jackie Neuman, and loving uncle of Aaron, Melanie and Sophie. Cherished son-in-law of Bertha Romain (late Lawrence), brother-in-law of Terry, Lee and Lynn (Larry)....

Melville Hanna

Melville Hanna

Jun 1, 2017

(Retired) Revenue Canada (C&E) Consultant-Livingston International February 26, 1934 – June 1, 2017

Born in Shawville, Quebec, Mel was the son of the late Russell Hanna and Myrtle Norris. Devoted and beloved husband of Lorraine (Roe), patient and kind father of sons Derek (Elsie) and Philip (Jenna), and treasured “old and a half” grandpa of Lauren, William...

Shirley Scott

Shirley Scott

May 31, 2017

Shirley Ann passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Beloved wife and best friend of Daryl Craig. Loving mother of Angela (Michael) Shaw and Tracy (Sean) Connor. A sweet Grandbaby will be arriving in September. Dear sister of Cathy (John) Grace, Pauline, Lynn...

Kate Mueller

Kate Mueller

May 30, 2017

At the Queensway Carleton Hospital on May 30, 2017, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard C.; mother of Kathryn (David), David (Mary), grandmother of Alex (Sarah), Andrew (Jennifer), and Samantha; great-grandmother of Jordan. Formerly of Montreal, she was active in church for much of her life, and also volunteered at the Canadian Guide Dogs for...

Barbara Lush

Barbara Lush

May 29, 2017

Barbara Louise Bondar (née Lush)

Retired School Teacher - OCSB,

Founder & Past President - Ottawa Knitting Guild

In the early hours on Monday, May 29, 2017 in her 82 nd year. Much loved and cherished wife of James. Loving sister of Michael Lush (Sherry),...

Keith Mcconnell

Keith Mcconnell

May 29, 2017

Keith George McConnell

Captain (Ret'd) – Air Canada,

RCAF

In hospital on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Doreen (née Siebarth). Proud father of Greg (Karen Tarr), Susan McConnell-Smart (Randy Smart) and Todd (Laura Hellard). Cherished grandfather of Alyson...

Hermy Hansen

Hermy Hansen

May 27, 2017

Peacefully with family by her side on Saturday May 27, 2017 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Lilian, Fred, Jon, Susan, Allan, Steve, and Dennis. Cherished Grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by extended family and friends. Friends may attend a memorial service at the

Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral...

Muriel Becksted

Muriel Becksted

May 27, 2017

On May 27 th , 2017 we lost our beloved step -mother, -grandmother and -great grandmother, devoted aunt and a beautiful soul. Muriel Johnstone (nee Becksted) passed away at Embassy West Retirement Home, just one month after being admitted after a series of falls. She was the treasured wife of the late Ray Johnstone, who predeceased her on January,...

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